University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
College of Science and Health
Appealing Your Ineligible to Return Status
Students declared academically “Ineligible to Return” may appeal their status by writing a
1-page, detailed letter of appeal addressed to the Dean's Appeals Committee.
Please follow the directions provided below:
1) The Committee appreciates all the information you may supply, and your appeal
should address these questions:
a. What has contributed to your poor academic performance?
b. How will you improve your performance this coming semester?
c. What major/academic program do you intend to pursue?
2) Letters should be no more than one 1-page in length and please include a current
phone number to facilitate efficient communication.
3) You will want to direct your appeal to the College of SAH Dean's Office – Academic
Services Office. Your appeal should be sent ASAP by email, fax or mail as directed
below:
 Email: cburkhardt@uwlax.edu or gherling@uwlax.edu
NOTE: If emailing the letter, send from your UW-L email address;
 Mail: 205 Graff Main Hall, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601;
 Fax: 608-785-6520.
4) Please direct all correspondence and questions to:
 205 Graff Main Hall, 608-785-8156.
If your appeal is approved by the Dean's Appeals Committee you will be permitted to return
on probation this coming semester.
However, if your appeal is denied by the Dean's Appeals Committee you have the right to
bring your original appeal before the Committee for Academic Policies and Standards
(CAPS). This faculty committee will hear appeals made in-person by students on
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the Faculty Senate Chambers, 325 Graff Main Hall. This is
the final level of appeal; if CAPS denies the appeal, you must remain out of school for two
semesters.
Appeal Format
1. Dean’s Appeal
Committee
2. Appeal to
CAPS
Appeals Process
Priority Date
Letter of Appeal
(follow format letter
below)
Deadline: June 3, 2016
to avoid elimination of your
Fall 2016 class schedule
Appeal In-person
before faculty
committee
Please contact the Dean’s
Office for the date to appeal
in person before CAPS
Outcome of Appeal
Successful—allowed to return on
probation
Unsuccessful—ineligible status remains,
may appeal to CAPS
Successful-- allowed to return on
probation
Unsuccessful—ineligible status remains
for at least one academic year
APPEAL LETTER FORMAT
Date
Student Name
Street Address
City, State Zip
Telephone Number
Email address@uwlax.edu
Subject: Request for Readmission to UW-La Crosse
Dear Dean’s Appeal Committee:
Paragraph 1:
CONTENT of this section: please describe the following:
a. What has contributed to your poor academic performance?
Paragraph 2:
CONTENT of this section: please describe the following:
b. How will you improve your performance this coming semester?
Paragraph 3:
CONTENT of this section: please describe the following:
c. What major/academic program do you intend to pursue?
Closing Paragraph
Respectfully,
Student Name
Student ID #